PL Cup games confirmed

Rovers can confirm details for our Premier League Cup Group B fixtures against Burnley, Sunderland and Cardiff City.

Damien Johnson’s side will be in action in the revamped competition, which will be contested by Under-23 teams, on the following dates:

Rovers v Burnley

Friday September 30th, 2016

Ewood Park

Kick-off 2pm

Sunderland v Rovers

Friday November 4th, 2016

Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground

Kick-off 7pm

Cardiff City v Rovers

Monday December 5th, 2016

Cardiff International Sports Stadium

Kick-off 2pm

Burnley v Rovers

Monday January 23rd, 2017

Turf Moor

Kick-off 11am

Rovers v Sunderland

Monday February 13th, 2017

Lancashire FA County Ground

Kick-off 7pm

Rovers v Cardiff City

Monday February 27th, 2017

Lancashire FA County Ground

Kick-off 7pm

The opening group game against Burnley at Ewood Park will be played in front of home fans only.

Season ticket holders can gain free entry upon production of their season ticket card at the turnstiles on the day of the game.

Rovers supporters with a database history must purchase tickets by close of business on Thursday September 29th. These tickets, which are priced at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions, will be available for collection on the day of the game from the Ticket Office, upon production of ID showing the correct address.

No tickets can be purchased on the day of the game.

The top two teams from each of the eight groups will progress through to the last 16 of the competition, which are one-off knockout ties.